The beauty of these colorful red cupcakes is that they are basically made from a store bought mix. Make as directed but substitute milk for the water. One tablespoon of cream cheese filling (whipped with 1/2 cup sugar, one egg, salt and one cup of mini white chocolate chips) added to the top of each cupcake with sink down into the batter to make a delicious creamy surprise.

So rich, so remarkable....leave the frosting for less decadent desserts.

Jul 21, 2012

Let these tea wedding favor ideas help you find an affordable and well-loved gift enjoyed by men and women for over 2,000 years! Second only to water as the world's favorite beverage, a relaxing cup of tea soothes the nerves and gives you a great excuse to put your phone down and put your feet up. Spread the intoxicating aroma of happiness with personalized tea bags, available in over 20 popular designs including: chalkboard, cherry blossom, cupcake, chevron, monogram, seashells and snowflakes. They feature a traditional blend of black tea that is tightly sealed in a beautiful white gloss foil envelope to lock in the flavor and freshness, at about $1.00 each.

Jul 3, 2012

A bachelorette party without frozen margaritas - is like a day at the beach without sunshine. These magnificent fruit margaritas will be well-loved, especially on a hot summer day. If you choose antioxidant rich fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, cranberries, peaches and pomegranates (which may be helpful in preventing breast cancer), you can tell everyone their good health and happiness is your main priority! Before your girls get in the door, you need to prepare your glasses like a pro. First, sprinkle a few tablespoons of coarse salt on a small serving plate. Wet the rims of the glasses with a wedge of lemon, lime or orange (my favorite). Turn the glass upside down and swirl it around on the bed of coarse salt. Make your fruit margaritas even more unforgettable garnished with thin, freshly sliced lemons or limes.

Pomegranate Margaritas

1 cup tequila

1 cup triple sec

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

4 cups ice

1 cup pomegranate juice

1 cup fresh lime juice

Pour the tequila and triple sec into a pitcher. Sprinkle in the confectioners' sugar, and stir to dissolve. Add the ice, and pour in the pomegranate juice and lime juice. Stir to mix, sit back and enjoy!

Jul 1, 2012

These personalized lip balm favors - fifty at only $1.20 each - are available in eighteen fabulous flavors including: French Vanilla, Cherry Berry, Pink Lemonade, Cool Mint, Asian Pear and Mango Peach. Choose among these two charming label designs, "Our Love is the Balm" and "Sealed With a Kiss" or request a custom label (and/or flavor) for ten dollars more (plus longer processing time). Synthetic lip balms contain artificial colors, flavors and manufactured chemicals. These handmade lip balms use natural ingredients such as beeswax and olive oil, which moisturizes and protects the skin from premature aging. A thoughtful little thank you gift for well-loved family and friends.